Senior backend developer

Purpose
The Backend Developer contributes to the build out and improvement of the Fintech Galaxy’s platform, FINX, along with
other supporting products. The Backend Developer will be building APIs, as well as Backend components, improving
product functionality, and integrating external systems of Financial Institutions and Third-Party Providers to the platform.

Requirements
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, mathematics, or comparable experience
- 6+ years of programming experience in PHP
- Strong experience with Laravel/Symfony
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL or other RDBMS
- Strong experience with RESTful API, including working with OpenAPI specs
- Strong experience with OAuth2
- Experience with pub/sub technologies, like RabbitMQ
- Experience with non-relational DB, like Redis
- Experience with Docker
- Experience with Elasticsearch or analogues
- Understanding of Architecture Patterns, Design Patterns, SOLID, and OWASP
- Used to work in a CI/CD delivery environment where Code Review & automated tests are key
- Ability to write readable, self-documented code
- Have intermediate (or higher) English skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Had exposure to Java and related frameworks
- Have experience with Keycloak or other IAM systems
- Understand the fintech industry and open banking
- Are used to working in a fast-paced startup environment

Role and Responsibilities
- Design and implement components/features of Fintech Galaxy’s platform and supporting products, in
accordance with the business and functional requirements.
- Ensure platform meets all requirements of quality, security, scalability, etc.
- Optimize platform and its components for maximum speed and scalability.
- Develop Open Banking/Open Finance APIs and applications.
- Contribute to team and organizational improvements in process and infrastructure.
- Code, test, and operate services, perform needed maintenance and updates.
- Effectively use tools to identify and fix defects to mitigate technical risks and problems.
- Be the accountable person for the platform’s services and their end-to-end development process.
- Perform code review.
- Coach and onboard new team members.